Indianapolis weather in December

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December in Indianapolis: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Indianapolis · #648 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Indianapolis climate normals — December

Daytime high7°C / 45°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 32°F
Rainfall76 mm / 3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine4.9 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall3.9 cm / 1.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Indianapolis in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Indianapolis?
December in Indianapolis: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Indianapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
What is the weather like in Indianapolis in December?
In December, Indianapolis averages a daily high of 7.3°C and a low of -0.1°C, with about 76.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Indianapolis in December?
Indianapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
Does it snow in Indianapolis in December?
Indianapolis sees roughly 3.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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